Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for PHL→SHA in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 55,478 points + $89.81 (economy space on 59 dates). Lowest business class: 261,866 points + $76.21 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 59 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 55,478 points + $89.81
- economy space on 59 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 261,866 points + $76.21
- business-class space on 59 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest first class (mixed cabin)
- 326,449 points + $108.51
- first-class space on 5 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 119,933 points + $56.41
- premium economy space on 59 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on PHL→SHA in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,478 points + $89.81 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA) +4 more | 2 | 59 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 119,933 points + $56.41 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 4 | 59 | See dates | |
| Business | 261,866 points + $76.21Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), ANA (NH), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +1 more | 1 | 59 | See dates | |
| First | 326,449 points + $108.51Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55,635 points + $81.41 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 56,019 points + $75.71 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 57,102 points + $75.71 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 249,597 points + $75.61 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 249,597 points + $75.61 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 249,597 points + $75.71 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 363,107 points + $90.11 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 436,940 points + $81.31 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 59 of 60 | 98% | |
| Premium Economy | 59 of 60 | 98% | |
| Business | 59 of 60 | 98% | |
| First | 5 of 60 | 8% |
Best months to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 (9 dates) | 249,597 (9 dates) | 363,107 (9 dates) | 875,874 (1 date) | |
| 55,635 (13 dates) | 249,597 (13 dates) | 422,548 (13 dates) | 436,940 (3 dates) | |
| 55,580 (2 dates) | 119,933 (2 dates) | 261,866 (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 326,449 (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 186,682 (1 date) | 426,864 (1 date) | 301,904 (1 date) | — | |
| 55,478 (30 dates) | 121,209 (30 dates) | 290,375 (30 dates) | — | |
| 55,562 (4 dates) | 121,209 (4 dates) | 302,663 (4 dates) | — |
How to get Aeroplan points
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- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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Aeroplan vs other programs from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,478 pts + $89.81 | 119,933 pts + $56.41 | 261,866 pts + $76.21Mixed cabin | 326,449 pts + $108.51LowestMixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 52,500 pts + $38.00 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $317.50 | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 115,500 pts + $5.60 | 209,500 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 80,500 pts + $5.60 | 144,700 pts + $5.60 | 499,900 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 457,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 63,125 pts + $293.00 | — | 117,000 pts + $259.50LowestMixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 132,400 pts + taxes not reported | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 58,900 pts + $429.00 | 113,200 pts + $561.20 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 65,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 365,600 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 57,500 pts + $9.53 | — | — | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
How many points do you need to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 55,478 points + $89.81, with a typical monthly low of 55,580 points over 6 months and award space on 59 departure dates; premium economy 119,933 points + $56.41, with a typical monthly low of 121,209 points over 6 months and award space on 59 departure dates; business class 261,866 points + $76.21, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 301,904 points over 6 months and award space on 59 departure dates; first class 326,449 points + $108.51, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 436,940 points over 3 months and award space on 5 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (55,478 to 186,682 points), premium economy (119,933 to 426,864 points), business class (261,866 to 422,548 points) and first class (326,449 to 875,874 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
In economy, 55,478 points + $89.81. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 59 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:32 UTC). In business class, 261,866 points + $76.21 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 59 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) with Aeroplan?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Aeroplan award prices from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jul 2027 departures: 55,478 points (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.